Gorgeous gardens, delish street foods, shop ’til you drop.

Here’s a list of exactly what to do in Singapore to have an epic time.

 

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If you want a taste of Las Vegas in Singapore, then check out Marina Bay Sands, which is a huge complex situated in Marina Bay. Opened in 2010, this is the world’s most expensive standalone casino property, a luxury hotel, a shopping mall, and so many other restaurants, expo centers, theaters, skating rink…absolute luxury to the max.

Taking its name of Garden City to a whole new level, Gardens by the Bay is a natural park in Marina Bay. These 3 waterfront gardens were the government’s efforts to raise the quality of life by making the country a greener place to live, full of flora. At night, the super trees put on a spectacular light show not to be missed.

It’s like going to Manhattan without strolling through Central Park. Singapore Botanic Gardens is a total must. The 156 year old tropical garden is conveniently located within the city’s shopping district that’s considered one of Asia’s bests and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Proof that Singapore is a true Garden City, the garden is the only one in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to midnight everyday. It features more than 10,000 species of flowers and welcomes 4.5 million visitors every year. Don’t miss its National Orchid Garden which is worthy of an extra ticket. If you’re a fan of orchids, this area pioneers some of the most progressive orchid studies in the world, housing the largest orchid collection at 1,200 species and 2,000 hybrids. Talk about flower power!

The ultimate food experience in Singapore, as the world knows, is to indulge in delicious local cuisine at hawker centres. Without costing an arm and a leg, there are iconic dishes from Singapore, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, India, Hong Kong…and so many international flavors. There’s a plethora of stalls in each hawker centre, to fulfill multiple meals per day or throughout an entire trip.

Taking a break from pigging out, National Gallery Singapore is worth a creative afternoon. Located in downtown, it showcases over 8,000 artworks promoting Southeast Asian art. Opened in 2015, the gallery educates audiences through multi-sensory media, and is a platform for artistic expression that connects Singaporeans and visitors. Housed in the former Supreme Court, this is the largest museum in the country.

The main road in Singapore is Orchard, with tons of shops and restaurants. It’s become the central heartbeat of the country. The 1.4 miles (2.2 kilometers)  one-way street is also where you should stay if you prefer to be within close proximity to popular addresses for eating, drinking, seeing and shopping in the city.

Singapore’s Chinatown neighborhood is reflective of the country’s humble roots, since Niu Che Shui 牛車水 means “bullock water-cart,” and refers to water supplies transported into the city by animal-led carts during the 19th century. Today, this area has transformed into a trendy eateries and sophisticated bars. All situated next to ancient and spectacular temples.

Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport is a destination all on its own. We put it on this list to suggest that you should probably arrive at the airport an hour earlier than usual, simply to indulge in shopping, sight-seeing and spoil yourself with delicious foods either at the lounge or near terminals.

The entire nature motif boasts the Rain Vortex – the world’s tallest indoor waterfall – numerous gardens, a hotel, approximately 300 restaurants and shopping boutiques. Don’t miss Shiseido Forest Valley which is a five-floors indoor garden, and Canopy Park located at the airport’s top level featuring a viewing deck underneath magnificent glass dome.

For nature lovers, Southern Ridges will be a nice break from Singapore’s busy city lifestyle. The 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) also connect three parks: Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park and the Kent Ridge Park. The delightful walkway encompasses luscious greenery where travelers can also capture panoramic views of the city.

This Singapore tea company began as the first and only upscale tea salon in the country. With locations throughout the entire world, it’s still something fun to do in Singapore. TWG sells over 800 different tea varieties, infused food, pastries, and deluxe tea accessories.